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#1942 of 3,192 schools in MI
Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology
High School · Southfield Public School District · Southfield, MI
A high school in Southfield, MI where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
24661 LAHSER RD, Southfield, MI 48033
- Math 5% proficient (2021)
- Reading 35% proficient (2021)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 20% across the 6-year record (2016–2021).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2016-2021) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2016-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,925/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Southfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,599
Median home value
$195,100
Median rent
$1,242/mo
College educated
33%
Homeownership
50.6%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48033; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 768 | Compare → |
| Southfield Regional Academic CampusEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Southfield Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 554 | Compare → |
| Farber Hebrew Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 201 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Southfield Public School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #4 of 13
- District spending per student
- $22,207NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology is listed in Southfield Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology
Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology is a public high school in Southfield, MI, part of Southfield Public School District, serving approximately 1,190 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,942 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology
What grades does Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology serve?
Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology?
Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology has an enrollment of approximately 1,190 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology rank in MI?
Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology ranks #1,942 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology's MySchoolScout rating?
Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021).
Is Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology a charter school?
No, Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology a Title I school?
No, Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology?
65.7% of students at Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,190
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 66.5%
- Phone
- (248) 746-8606
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48033)
- 16,900
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48033; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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